Walchesky

Theodore R. Walchesky, 77, of Cabot died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday at the ACMH Hospital, Kittanning, with his loved ones at his side.

Born Feb. 24, 1929, in Jefferson Township, he was the son of Charles and Susannah Lauver Walchesky.

He owned Walchesky Electrical and Plumbing since 1980. He previously had worked at Walker Electric and retired from the Butler County Mushroom Farm after 23 years.

Mr. Walchesky was a member of the Thorncreek United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Dolores Maze Walchesky, whom he married Jan. 27, 2006; three sons, Ron (Lynn) Walchesky of Cape Coral, Fla., Rick (Collette) Walchesky of Butler and Randy (MaryAnn) Walchesky of Cabot; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Cheryl) Lauer of Cabot, and Mrs. Don (Cathy) Knoch of Saxonburg; and five sisters, Mrs. Bill (Victoria) Turk of Erie, Mrs. Clayton (Madie) Booher of Slippery Rock, Frances (Adam) Brown of Butler, Mrs. Dante (Mary Leta) Tabacchi of Cheswick and Mrs. Violet Burd of Cabot.

He also is survived by eight grandchildren, Jason (Blenda) Lauer, Brad and Addie Lauer, Amber, Jarod, Brianna, Olivia and Koti Walchesky; and a great-grandson, Jesse Lauer.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Wise Walchesky, who died Dec. 17, 2001; a son, Russel; a granddaughter, Jessica; six brothers, and two sisters.

<B>WALCHESKY</B> — Friends of Theodore R. Walchesky, who died Thursday, July 6, 2006, will be received from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the <B>Fox Funeral Home</B>, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Services will follow at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Revs. Richard Feagin and Jon Gulnac officiating. Burial will be at the Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to the Thorncreek United Methodist Church, 142 Rockdale Road, Butler, PA 16002.Information also is available at www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.